“Policies are not static — they must evolve to meet the changing needs of the people they serve.”
— Ban Ki-moon
At St Brendan-Shaw College, we are committed to the ongoing development of clear and consistent policies and protocols that reflect our values and support the safety, wellbeing, and learning of every student. In alignment with Catholic Education Tasmania, our frameworks are informed by system-wide policies and are regularly reviewed as part of our continuous improvement.
“Policies are not static — they must evolve to meet the changing needs of the people they serve.”
— Ban Ki-moon
St Brendan-Shaw College operates under the policies and guidelines set by the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT). These documents guide how Catholic schools operate across the state, ensuring consistency, safety, and support for all students and families.
We encourage all parents and carers to familiarise themselves with the CECT’s policies and guidelines. Understanding these policies helps build a strong partnership between families and schools, supporting your child’s experience at St Brendan-Shaw College.
St Brendan-Shaw College is committed to providing a safe, respectful environment for every child and young person. We work within Catholic Education Tasmania’s Child Safe Communities approach and align our practices with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
St Brendan-Shaw College is committed to upholding Catholic Education Tasmania’s strong focus on child safety. Parents and carers are encouraged to review the Child Safe Communities information, which outlines CET’s policies, responsibilities, and preventative measures to protect children and young people from all forms of harm.
➔ Visit Child Safe Communities
The National Principles provide a consistent, Australia-wide framework for building a child-safe culture and practice. They reflect recommendations of the Royal Commission and guide organisations to keep children safe and well. Learn more on the Australian Government child safety website, or read the full principles:
➔ About the National Principles
➔ National Principles for Child Safe Organisations – PDF
The Office of the Independent Regulator educates and oversees Tasmanian organisations that must comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework. Current guidance and updates are available here:
➔ Office of the Independent Regulator
Please complete this form if you wish to register a concern, share a compliment or make a complaint. Alternatively, you can contact the College on (03) 6424 7622.
➔ Concerns, Compliments and Complaints Form
The Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) Feedback Portal is a system-wide platform that allows you to communicate directly with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office — the operational arm of the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania.
You are welcome to use this portal to share your congratulations, concerns, complaints, or general feedback about Catholic education in Tasmania.
➔ Visit the CET Feedback Portal
❯ Behaviour Management Protocol
❯ Bullying Prevention and Intervention Protocol
❯ Concerns, Compliments & Complaints Protocol
❯ TASC Change Of Enrolment Policy
❯ TASC Internal Assessment Policy
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